The NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum 2026 is a premier event scheduled for May 7, 2026, at the W Barcelona in Spain. Organized by QUBE Events, this one-day forum convenes senior leaders, disruptors, and regulatory experts to explore the future of the European payments ecosystem.
Attendees will engage in keynote presentations, strategic panel discussions, and practical case studies covering topics such as instant and real-time payments, open banking, digital identity, and embedded finance. The forum will also provide insights into the evolving EU regulatory landscape, including PSD3/PSR, the Instant Payments Regulation, the new EU AML package, Digital Euro developments, and data-sharing frameworks.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and decision-makers, benchmark strategies, and experience Barcelona's vibrant fintech and payments community. Notable speakers and industry experts will share actionable insights and foster high-value partnerships across Europe and beyond.
This forum is ideal for professionals from banks, payment institutions, fintech companies, merchants, RegTech providers, card schemes, and regulatory bodies seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving payments and compliance sectors.
Speakers(20)
Agata Marty
Co-Founder & CEO at FinCredible
Agata Marty is the Co-Founder and CEO of FinCredible, and serves as Board Member and Secretary at the Swiss Fintech Association.
Allegra Lapetina
Senior Regulatory Lead, Payments Compliance at VIXIO
Allegra Lapetina is the Senior Regulatory Lead for Payments Compliance at VIXIO, specializing in regulatory developments in the payments sector.
Amanda Estiverne-Colas
Board Advisor at NAFLI (The National Alliance for Financial Literacy and Inclusion)
Amanda Estiverne-Colas serves as a Board Advisor at NAFLI, focusing on promoting financial literacy and inclusion.
Andreia Stanciu
Head of Southern Europe at ACCA – The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Andreia Stanciu is the Head of Southern Europe at ACCA, overseeing the association's activities in the region.
Andrew Doukanaris
Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
Andrew Doukanaris is the CEO of Flotta Consulting Ltd, providing strategic consulting services in the financial sector.
Antonis Hadjicostas
Director at ENAH Services Ltd
Antonis Hadjicostas is the Director at ENAH Services Ltd and Vice Chair at the Cyprus Compliance Association.
Aurimas Bakas
CEO and Co-founder at Copla
Aurimas Bakas is the CEO and Co-founder of Copla, a company specializing in financial technology solutions.
Camille Pepos
Head of FinTech Supervision at Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Camille Pepos is the Head of FinTech Supervision at the MFSA, overseeing regulatory aspects of fintech operations.
Charmaine Calleja
Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO at Lidion Bank
Charmaine Calleja serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and MLRO at Lidion Bank, focusing on anti-money laundering measures.
Chris Agius
Managing Director, Malta at Bitpanda Group
Chris Agius is the Managing Director for Malta at Bitpanda Group, a leading fintech company.
Corinna Scatena
Head of Legal and Governance at Getnet Europe by Santander
Corinna Scatena is the Head of Legal and Governance at Getnet Europe by Santander, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Denia Ellul
Director at ARQ Group
Denia Ellul is a Director at ARQ Group, providing advisory services in the financial sector.
Dylan Cuschieri Tonna
Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance at Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Dylan Cuschieri Tonna is a Senior Manager in Financial Crime Compliance at the MFSA, focusing on regulatory compliance.
Erika L. Borg
Head of Product at Computime Group FinTech
Erika L. Borg is the Head of Product at Computime Group FinTech, leading product development initiatives.
Gege Gatt
CEO at EBO.ai
Gege Gatt is the CEO of EBO.ai, a company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions.
Gilbert Grech
Compliance and Risk Officer, Associate Director at Swissquote
Gilbert Grech serves as the Compliance and Risk Officer and Associate Director at Swissquote, focusing on regulatory compliance.
Greg Papanastasiou
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at PLAY NORTH
Greg Papanastasiou is the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at PLAY NORTH, overseeing risk management strategies.
Ian Coppini
Strategy, Risk and Transactions Advisory Leader at Deloitte
Ian Coppini is the Strategy, Risk and Transactions Advisory Leader at Deloitte, providing strategic consulting services.
James Bennett
CEO at Stable Mint
James Bennett is the CEO of Stable Mint, a company specializing in stablecoin solutions.
Jean Noel Cutajar
Chief Legal Officer at BNF Bank p.l.c.
Jean Noel Cutajar serves as the Chief Legal Officer at BNF Bank p.l.c., overseeing legal affairs.
Event Details
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Location
- 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
- W Barcelona
- Audience
- Professionals from banks, payment institutions, fintech companies, merchants, RegTech providers, card schemes, and regulatory bodies.